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I think that’s why you see a breakdown in grassroots community engagement, but I think the inclination toward epic revolutionary conflict comes from the romanticization of revolutionary movements in media, especially for young adults. Everyone under 30 grew up in an entertainment landscape dominated by righteous teenage revolutionaries triumphing over a despotic regime.
When was the last time you saw a story where the protagonist saves the day by engaging with their local government and encouraging their community to support progressive policies and representatives? It’s just not sexy and dramatic.
I think that’s why you see a breakdown in grassroots community engagement, but I think the inclination toward epic revolutionary conflict comes from the romanticization of revolutionary movements in media, especially for young adults. Everyone under 30 grew up in an entertainment landscape dominated by righteous teenage revolutionaries triumphing over a despotic regime.
When was the last time you saw a story where the protagonist saves the day by engaging with their local government and encouraging their community to support progressive policies and representatives? It’s just not sexy and dramatic.